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This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5612, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course teaches commonly used approximation methods in quantum mechanics. They include time-independent perturbation theory, time-dependent perturbation theory, tight binding method, variational method and the use of finite basis set. In each case, a specific example is given to clearly show how the method works. At the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. use time-dependent perturbation theory to obtain first- and second -order corrections to energies and wavefunctions, 2. use time-dependent perturbation theory and obtain transition rates, and 3. use tight binding method, variational method and finite basis set to obtain approximate solutions of various quantum mechanics problems....

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By Guillaume V

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Aug 12, 2023

One of the best courses (the whole specialization) of the online MSEE from University of Colorado.

By Manish S

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Nov 23, 2023

extraordinary,fantastic,brilliant and incredible learning from Coursera

By Diya P

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Nov 29, 2023

Ikjiioo

By Hrishikesh R

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Nov 22, 2023

GOOD

By Shrawan S (

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Nov 23, 2023

Good

By Gregory S

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Oct 24, 2025

Good overview, but lectures don’t really cover the homework assignments. I don’t see how someone could pass the course without access to supplemental textbooks. Also, the lecture material is not made available for review.

By Jirayu S

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Feb 8, 2026

Have many glitch in grader, community rare active and staff never responded. This course require peer to peer review which mean if you are only one who take this course (which has very high chance), you will never finish this course. Not recommend if you don't use coursera plus.